Hi, I’m Brooke

I am a girl with some serious heartstrings. I love to laugh - loudly. And I have a knack for crying at anything remotely sentimental or touching. These are the things that make me laugh the loudest and tear up the quickest. These are my joy:

~ I love Jesus. I love His grace. I love His love. I love that I am His. Forever.

~ I love my family of boys. My hub and three little guys are my biggest supporters and fill my heart e.v.e.r.y day. They opened my eyes to an entire world of legos, super heros and star wars (as well as occasional gross sounds and smells). I love it all.

~ I love my sisters (and bonus sister) like no other. And my parents, mother-in-law, three brother-in-laws, and all of my nieces & nephews. I am insanely blessed in the family department.

~ I love my girlfriends (to laugh and be silly with, to cry with, really just to spend time with). My girlfriends truly add such a richness, joy, and hilarious funny-factor to my life, that I LOVE meeting and getting to know new amazing women.

~ I love coffee, athletic conditioning/yoga, live music and salted margaritas.

~ I love my equipment: Nikon D4, 50mm 1.4, 85mm 1.4, 35 1.4, 24-70 2.8, & 70-200 2.8. Many days, I love my trusty iphone camera just as much as all my fancy equipment. Afterall, the very best camera is the one you have with you.

~ And pictures. I love taking pictures of people. Especially those in-between, unposed moments of life. I love the laughter, the joy, the silliness, even the grumpiness. I love it all when its spontaneous, authentic and true. I love photos that are emotionally perfect. And I would love to take some of you.

Sunday, July 21, 2013

Stephanie + Nelson ~ Married!

Stephanie’s heart is beautiful and gentle and kind and loving. Her soul resonates love. When I hear her laugh and see her smile my heart flutters and my eyes well up. This wedding was so special for me, as Stephanie was my middle son’s kindergarten teacher last year. She hugged him and taught him and loved him each day. We are blessed that his heart was stamped by her.

Because I love Stephanie so, it filled my heart to watch her celebrate her sweet, sweet love for Nelson. Nelson is amazing. He is handsome. He is funny. And he has killer.dance.moves (& can rock the mic too). These two are a duo of FUN (check out their cake cutting photos). Thank you, Stephanie + Nelson, for inviting us to share in your day. We cried in joy, laughed in celebration and busted-a-move or two at the reception. It was great fun and a super moon type, perfect day.

It was the night of the super moon, so its only fitting that Nelson was sporting a super smile all night. I just love his expression as he squeezes his bride before whisking her away for forever.